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In his new book, How to Cook Everything: The Basics, Mark Bittman explains with careful instructions and 1,000 colorful photos how to stock your pantry, how to dice vegetables, which knives you should buy — and to really get back to basics — how to boil water. Originally broadcast March 19, 2012.

Today, their paintings hang in the White House. But in the 1960s, they sold them, often still wet, from the trunks of their cars.

These days, untruths and falsehoods whisper to millions through the Internet and social media. If people are believing what they want to, then it's time to mourn for facts.

Host Peter Sagal asks our panelists to pick their favorite bits from recent shows, including A Wise Wedding Guest; A Baking Controversy; Hybrid Sexiness and PJ Stands Alone.

The men's basketball team at Jeremy Lin's alma mater, Harvard University, is making its mark on the national scene — and benefiting from powerful Ivy League recruiting tools: a stellar academic reputation and a big increase in financial aid.

Graduation season is upon us and that means a slew of uplifting commencement speeches trying to motivate young adults to greatness. Science and experience tell us that everyone is motivated differently, so how do speakers, coaches and business managers inspire people?

The woman told a local Fox station that she had a 13-year affair with Cain. In an interview with CNN, the Republican presidential candidate denied the accusations, saying he thought she "was a friend."

College presidents have agreed to a playoff system for big time college football. Guest host David Greene gets NPR's Mike Pesca's this development in college football.

Carl reads three news-related limericks: Cookie Controversy, Tennis Trouble, and a Sneaky Sommelier.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez has only been in office for a few months, but he's already making waves. He's pushing for a higher minimum wage and immigration reform. Perez speaks with host Michel Martin about his goals for the U.S. labor force.